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Igneous Rock Peralkalinity (Agpaitic) & Peraluminous Index Calculator

Easily calculate and compute igneous rock peralkalinity (agpaitic) & peraluminous index calculator with accurate equations, live formulas, and expert guidance.

Moles Al2O3 from whole-rock XRF analysis.

Moles Na2O.

Moles K2O.

Moles CaO in silicate fraction.

Calculated Result
0.86 ratio

A/CNK Index

A/CNK Index

0.86 ratio

A Cnk Aluminum Saturation Index

0.86

A Nk Ratio

1.11

Agpaitic Alkali Index

0.9

Shands Classification

Metaluminous (I-type granite, hornblende/biotite bearing)

0.86 — ratio

Calculation Breakdown

  1. Applied FormulaCalculates the Shand aluminium saturation index (A/CNK, A/NK) and agpaitic peralkalinity index for granite and alkaline magma petrogenesis classification.\text{A/CNK} = \frac{\text{Al}_2\text{O}_3}{\text{CaO} + \text{Na}_2\text{O} + \text{K}_2\text{O}}

Peralkalinity Index (A/CNK) Metric Output

Interactive visualization based on your current inputs

Calculated Value
0.00.30.50.81.0A/CNK Index

What Is the Igneous Rock Peralkalinity (Agpaitic) & Peraluminous Index Calculator?

This tool computes igneous rock peralkalinity (agpaitic) & peraluminous index calculator with high precision arithmetic.

How Does the Igneous Rock Peralkalinity (Agpaitic) & Peraluminous Index Calculator Work?

Calculates the Shand aluminium saturation index (A/CNK, A/NK) and agpaitic peralkalinity index for granite and alkaline magma petrogenesis classification.

Igneous Rock Peralkalinity (Agpaitic) & Peraluminous Index Calculator Formula & Variables

The core mathematical equation utilized by this calculator is expressed as:

A/CNK=Al2O3CaO+Na2O+K2O\text{A/CNK} = \frac{\text{Al}_2\text{O}_3}{\text{CaO} + \text{Na}_2\text{O} + \text{K}_2\text{O}}

Calculates the Shand aluminium saturation index (A/CNK, A/NK) and agpaitic peralkalinity index for granite and alkaline magma petrogenesis classification.

How to Use the Igneous Rock Peralkalinity (Agpaitic) & Peraluminous Index Calculator

  1. Enter your parameters into the designated input fields to calculate the result immediately.

Step-by-Step Example Calculation

Igneous Rock Peralkalinity (Agpaitic) & Peraluminous Index Calculator Example

Input Values:

molarAl2O3:0.15
molarNa2O:0.075
molarK2O:0.06
molarCaO:0.04
Worked Steps: Sample evaluation based on standard reference conditions.

Understanding Your Result

The calculated primary figure indicates the optimal or required ratio.

Factors That Affect the Result

  • Measurement tolerances, operational variance, and real-world conditions.

When Should You Use This Calculator?

  • Everyday budgeting, technical homework, professional estimation, and household projects.

Assumptions & Limitations

  • Assumes standard atmospheric or environmental parameters unless specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Calculation Accuracy & Reference Note

Double-precision IEEE 754 arithmetic with validated empirical constants.

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